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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 385.61 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 385.61 and 248.67 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 385.61 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/385.61 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 385.61 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 95,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,888.40/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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